For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,640 students in 23701, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA are Victory Elementary School, Hodges Manor Elementary School and Simonsdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23701 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23701, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23701, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2828 Greenwood Drive
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8806
Grades: K-6
| 559 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hodges Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Cherokee Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2921
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Simonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Clifford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2917
Grades: K-6
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Horne Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2901
Grades: K-6
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Douglass Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 Grand St
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-8646
Grades: K-6
| 576 students
23701, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Grades: 12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23701, VA include Victory Elementary School, Hodges Manor Elementary School and Simonsdale Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23701, VA?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23701, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in 23701, VA?
23701, VA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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